Lenah Allen

MORE SPEED CAMERAS🎥: This time the speed cameras are in the small city of Edison. Residents are outraged saying the cameras are a money grab during the city’s time of financial struggle. Take a listen to what city officials say about these concerns.

Residents raise concerns about new Edison school zone cameras Some people think the cameras are just another way of taking money from the people during the city’s financial struggle.

A plea for Justice coming from a Bainbridge family after thier loved one was found dead on the side of the road on October 17. The GBI is continuing their investigation and no arrests have been made. Click this story to hear more from the family.

‘He was left out in the cold’: Bainbridge family calling for justice in homicide case It’s been over a month since a 19-year-old’s body was found on the side of a road in Bainbridge. No one has been arrested.

Tonight actor and ASU alumni Maurice Johnson will kick off his HBCU tour with free showings of his movie at Albany State University. The free showing will happen at 6:30p.m. I got to speak with Maurice Johnson before the showing about the importance of this tour. You can watch his response at WALB News 10 at 5 p.m.

Today: Free Film Screening, Open to Public
Actor, Producer, & alumnus Maurice Johnson ('01) is kicking off the Jones Plantation HBCU Tour at ASU today, November 15 at 6:30 PM in the Billy C. Black Auditorium, with a FREE film screening and Q&A session. The campus and community are invited.
Read More: bit.ly/49IafkP
About the Film: https://jonesplantationfilm.com

What do you think? The school zone speed cameras in Bainbridge  have been up since September.

POLL: How effective have school zone speed cameras been in Bainbridge?

As tension continues between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, Albany churches are coming together to host a Prayer Service for Peace at 6 p.m.

Join us as many of our churches and community come together for prayer.

The family of the Tifton 5-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a car on Sunday is accepting donations for his funeral arrangements. If you click the link below there's more information about how you can help.

5-year-old boy dies after being struck by car, walking home in Tifton Devin Estates, 5, attended G.O. Bailey Elementary School in Tifton.

Happy Halloween!🎃👻 We’re ready to trick or treat here at WALB! What costume are you wearing today? 💀

Tifton Drug Company is one of the first to sell low-THC medical cannabis. Residents I spoke to today say this will be a good thing for families who have had to travel outside of Georgia or order online to get their medicine. Low-THC can treat severe health condition including seizures or severe epilepsy.

They say great minds think alike! Me and WALB Digital Producer Lorenza Medley WALB came to work in our fall fits today! 🍂🍁🥰

Right now I'm working on an investigation into how safe Downtown Albany is. What do you think?

Let us know in the comments below.

UPDATE: The man with PTSD suspected of killing his grandparents is identified as 27-year-old Gary Bailey III. Investigators say he also shot and killed his grandparent’s cat. He faces a slew of charges including murder and cruelty to animals. Check out the full story below.

Suspect arrested, victims identified in Terrell Co. double homicide The suspect is currently in custody and being held in the Terrell County Jail.

A tragic but inspiring story out of Bainbridge. Yesterday the Po***ck family say down with me and told me about their 4-month-old baby Theo who recently passed away. Theo’s organs will now be saving two other babies lives. Click the link below to hear the family’s story. 

Bainbridge baby’s organs save two other babies with transplants A Bainbridge family is shedding light on the importance of transplant donations after they lost their 4-month-old baby and decided to donate his organs to two families in need.

MAIL THEFTS CONTINUE📨: Tons of reports of mail thefts have been hitting Colquitt County businesses. In one incident report I received, over $20,000 was stolen from a business after their mail was taken. This continues to be an issue I am continuing to investigate to find answers on how to keep your mail safe. Overall, investigators say everyone should avoid putting checks or money in the mail.
Take a look at my story from yesterday.

‘Stop putting checks in the mail’: Mail thefts continue to plague Colquitt Co. banks and businesses An average of 12 to 20 reports of mail thefts come into the Colquitt County Sheriff's Office every month from business owners who are losing money at no fault of their own.

Tomorrow marks 4 years since Curtis “Blue” Roberts went missing. His family is still searching for answers. Take a listen to what they say about his last known whereabouts.

Missing in South Georgia: 4 years later, still no answers in Albany missing man’s case Saturday will mark 4 years since an Albany man disappeared. His family is still pleading for answers as to what happened to him.

Former Miss Albany State and Civil Rights Activist Annette Jones White is being remembered across the Good Life City. She passed away at the age of 84. You can hear her story of resilience at WALB News 10 at 6.

BREAKING: Three Grady County deputies are facing a clew of charges including violation of oath as a public officer. Read more below.

3 Grady Co. deputies charged with violation of oath, other charges After turning themselves in Thursday, those deputies were released on bond and are on administrative leave.

Some Fitzgerald residents are concerned about ongoing gang violence that has led to senseless shootings. Today I spoke with Stephanie King, Fitzgerald NAACP president, about what she’s doing to start the conversation of change in the community. Click the link below to hear what she has to say.
https://www.walb.com/2023/10/05/fitzgerald-residents-call-change-following-gang-related-homicide/

MOVE OVER🚗: South Georgia first responders are pleading with drivers to abide by the move over law after yet another emergency vehicle involved accident. That accident happened to a Tift County deputy. Luckily, no one was injured. Click the link below to read about the bigger issue of move over accidents.

South Ga. law enforcement stress Move Over Law following Tift Co. Sheriff involved accident A Tift County Sheriff’s deputy patrol car was smashed while conducting a traffic stop on Monday.

UPDATE: The 1993 Colquitt County R**e Case against Sedrick Moore has been dismissed by the judge. I'll share his reaction and how the judge came to this decision later on WALB News 10 at 6 p.m.

1993 Colquitt Co. r**e case dismissed Man, who served 20 years stands on his innocence

Hispanic Heritage Month is not just a time for celebration for these Cairo residents. It’s a time for education and reflecting on past struggles that have gotten the Hispanic community to where they are now. If you tune in to WALB News 10 at 4 and 5 you’ll hear what they are doing to promote exactly that during the observance month.

Tift Co. Is now temporarily without two school officials after the school board voted to place their superintendent and high school prinicpal on administrative leave. The vote came after an over 4 hour meeting where plenty of parents and residents voiced their concerns. Check out the full story here:

Tift Co. Schools superintendent, Tift Co. High School principal placed on leave No reasoning has been given yet as to why they were placed on leave.

Today I was in Bainbridge at The Bean Cafe where a small act of kindness has made its rounds across social media. Tune in to WALB News 10 at 5 and 6 to hear a heart warming story of how kindness can go a long way.

Albany Police are currently searching for this man they say shot a Lake Park Elementary School parent after assaulting her on school grounds. The parent was shot in the leg and is stable. Call APD if you know of his whereabouts.

Today marks 60 years since the Leesburg Stockade girls were released after spending months behind bars. Over a dozen young girls were locked up after their involvement in peaceful protests for equality. Tune in to WALB News 10 at 5 and 6 to hear how the historical story is being preserved for generations to come.

Dougherty County residents have raised safety concerns about the intersection of County Line Road and Spring Flats Road after a fatal accident happened last Monday. Here is a petition one resident made calling for some action. https://www.change.org/p/the-gabby-light-install-a-light-at-county-line-road-and-spring-flats-rd-intersection?redirect=false If you tune in to WALB News 10 at 5 and 6 you'll hear more about resident's concerns and what's being done in the name of a crash victim.

Sign the Petition The Gabby Light Install a Light at County Line Road and Spring Flats Rd Intersection

Governor Brian Kemp is sharing his updates on recovery efforts for Hurricane Idalia. You can watch the full briefing by clicking this link: https://www.walb.com/livestream/

It’s been an eye-opening morning. I’m here in Valdosta at my Alma Mater where there is still damage left behind from Hurricane Idalia. Governor Brian Kemp will be in Valdosta today to survey the storm damage. I’ll bring you coverage in our newscast at 12 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Me and Mackenzie Petrie are on Hurricane Idalia team coverage today bringing you updates from here in Albany. Stay with us as we bring you more coverage and please stay safe!

Take a look at the current watches and warnings across South Georgia!

Tropical Update 5pm Tuesday: Berrien, Cook and Thomas Co are under A Hurricane Warning. Peak wind 25-35 mph gust 65mph. Dougherty and Lee Co under a Tropical Storm Warning.

Albany is currently under a tropical storm warning until Friday. Albany first responders have already activated the Emergency Operation Center to help take any emergency calls in anticipation of Idalia’s arrival. Click this link to read more about preparation plans being done in Albany.

Albany prepares for hurricane Idalia Albany first responders are expecting a higher call volume as Hurricane Idalia comes through South Georgia.

It's about to go down tonight! Matt the Gnat will be dropping in Tifton for the countdown to the new year. I've seen a lot of things in South Georgia but this is definitely a first! Tune into WALB News 10 at 6pm to hear about the history behind Matt the Gnat. Please note that the news will also come on at 10pm tonight instead of 11pm because of New Year's. Be safe!